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succinct

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Expressed clearly in few words.

Her succinct summary captured the argument in three sentences.

Dictionary practice example.

Nora's first draft was verbose, spending several paragraphs on the order in which she had opened the files before identifying the question her map addressed. Her partner suggested a succinct opening that named the question and the features shown.

From Say It Clearly, Then Stop.

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